Charging a mobile phone overnight caused a fire in Samut Prakan, central Thailand.
A father and his two sons were hospitalized following smoke inhalation from the fire in their three-story commercial building.
On Sunday, November 10, the Samrong Nuea Police Station received reports of a fire in a building located at Dan Samrong 28 Lane.
The local fire department dispatched four fire engines from Dan Samrong Municipality, accompanied by a rescue team from Ruamkatanyu Foundation.
Upon arrival, firefighters located the fire in the second floor bedroom of the building, where heavy smoke and flames were visible.
Firefighters acted quickly, first trying to control the fire from the outside.
Firefighters battle an outdoor fire on Sunday, November 10 in Samut Prakan.
After controlling the exterior flames, they moved inside to attack the source of the fire on the second floor.
It took the team more than an hour to bring the fire under control and ensure the safety of the scene.
No people were found trapped inside the building during the incident, however, police are still assessing the extent of the damage.
The owner, Nueng, 40, said the fire started from a power outlet where he had left his mobile phone charging before falling asleep.
Suddenly, the outlet sparked and the flames quickly spread to the bed.
Despite his efforts to put out the fire using a blanket, the flames intensified, forcing him to evacuate the scene with his two sons.
“I tried to put out the fire with a blanket, but it didn’t work.
The flames grew and became uncontrollable,” Mr Nueng said.
He managed to escape the building with his sons, but all three suffered minor injuries from smoke inhalation.
According to initial investigations carried out by the authorities, the fire could have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
The family members were quickly taken to Samut Prakan Hospital for examination.
Their smoke inhalation injuries were not serious and they were released from the hospital shortly after.
Police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
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Source: The Tiger
